Dining

It is difficult to keep this list updated (a partial update was done Oct., 2015) so call the restaurant first if you want to save yourself an unnecessary trip. Description of experiences are occasionally very old but most are recent. All restaurants have area code of 315.

Definitions: A vegetarian eats no animal flesh, whether mammal, fowl or fish. A vegan eats no animal flesh and no animal products, such as dairy or eggs. Many people are choosing this way of eating - or at least reducing their flesh consumption - for reasons of health, the environment, animal welfare and reduction in world hunger.

Will customize order for vegans. Some good bets are eggplant or broccoli with garlic sauce, vegetable lo mein, sauteed string beans, and Buddhist Delight. Appetizers include scallion pancakes and steamed dumplings. Tofu can be made soft or crispy.

Family-owned. Inexpensive.

Oriental Star Chinese/Japanese Restaurant

210 W. Genesee St.Fayetteville637-0505

Vegan sushi and other dishes. Linda likes the entree with mango sauce. Also peanut/avocado sushi.

Pat is a big fan of these nicely spiced dishes. Take-out or small counter or sit-in restaurant.

Las Delicias

552 Westcott St.Syracuse422-0208

Upon request, the owner/chef made us yellow rice with peas and steamed veggies with fresh cilantro and red (not hot) sauce. You can also get a large salad with avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, green beans, corn and French bread. There are a few other vegetarian or vegan dishes too.

San Miguel Restaurante

425 N. State St. Syracuse

883-0551

Family-owned. Tasty chulapas, burritos, etc. but the chef puts sour cream in the guacamole so not vegan. Park lot is in poor condition so better to park on street.

Mesa Grande

Township Five, Camillus

488-9000

Cafeteria style. Linda enjoyed big tortilla with rice, beans, veggies, salsa, guacamole and cilantro. They say the lemonade is homemade and it does taste that way. Inexpensive.

NOTE: COMMENTS REGARDING FOOD BEING FREE OF MEAT BROTH, DAIRY OR EGGS ARE BASED ON INFORMATION FROM SERVERS AT THE RESTAURANTS WHERE WE ATE. HOWEVER, INFORMATION CHANGES SO PLEASE CHECK FOR YOURSELF.

ALSO BE AWARE THAT THE SAME RESTAURANT MAY HAVE A VEGETARIAN VERSION AND A NON-VEGETARIAN VERSION OF THE SAME FOOD. EXAMPLE: ONLY THE BLACK BEANS AND THE WHITE RICE ARE VEGETARIAN WHILE THE RED BEANS AND YELLOW RICE ARE NOT AT CASA GRANDE.

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This is just a sampling. Explore on your own and let us know what you discover!